High Burnout Risk

You're in Stages 2–3 of Burnout

Your assessment shows many classic signs of burnout—exhaustion that doesn't go away, irritability, low motivation, or feeling detached from work.

This is not just stress anymore.

It's burnout impacting your health and happiness.

Why This Matters

At this stage, burnout is affecting more than your work.

It's spilling into your physical health, relationships, sleep, and mental well-being. You may feel like you're running on empty, and no amount of rest seems to fix it.

But here's what matters: burnout is reversible.

With structured care and consistent steps, you can restore your energy and clarity. Ignoring it, however, will only make recovery harder—and longer.

What to Do Now

Prioritize restorative sleep.

No productivity hack can replace it. Sleep is where your nervous system heals. If sleep is broken, that's your first target.

Build recovery windows into your day.

A slow lunch. A walk. Time offline. These aren't breaks from work—they're essential maintenance. Protect them like you would a client meeting.

Share your reality with someone safe.

A partner, therapist, coach, or trusted friend. Burnout increases in silence. Speaking it out loud is the first step to breaking it.

Consider stepping back from work, even temporarily.

If possible, take time off—even a week makes a difference. Your body and mind need space to reset.

Get professional support.

At this stage, a therapist, coach, or doctor who understands burnout is valuable. You don't have to figure this out alone.

You Are Not Weak

Burnout is a signal that you've been carrying too much for too long.

It's not a personal failure. It's a message from your body and mind that something needs to change.

Recovery is possible.

You deserve both support and time to heal.

FAQ

How long does recovery take at this stage?

Deep burnout typically requires 3–6 months of consistent recovery work.

Some people shift faster; others need more time.

The timeline depends on burnout depth, your support system, and how much you can change your environment.

Can I stay in my current role while recovering?

Sometimes.

If your role is the primary source of burnout, staying in it while trying to recover is like trying to heal a wound while it's still being cut. You may need to reduce hours, shift responsibilities, or step back temporarily.

Recovery requires space.

Is this therapy?

Therapy can be part of recovery, but burnout recovery is broader. It includes rest, boundary-setting, lifestyle changes, and often professional coaching or support.

Some people need both therapy and burnout-specific recovery work.

What if I can't afford to take time off?

Financial pressure makes burnout worse.

But even small changes matter: one day off per week, reduced hours, delegating one major task, or setting one hard boundary. Start somewhere.

And explore whether your employer offers burnout support, EAP programs, or flexible arrangements.

Should I quit my job?

That's a personal decision, but burnout often clouds judgment.

Before making a major change, get support and clarity. Sometimes the answer is a new role; sometimes it's changing how you work in your current role.

A coach or therapist can help you see clearly.

Next Steps

This is the stage where professional support makes the biggest difference.

Book a Burnout Recovery Session to get a personalized assessment and 30-day recovery roadmap. We'll identify your burnout stage, understand what's driving it, and create a clear plan to restore your energy and clarity.

Or explore our Burnout Recovery Accelerator for a comprehensive, step-by-step recovery program designed for executives at this stage.

You don't have to do this alone. Help is here.

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